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Garnet-throated Hummingbird

Lamprolaima rhami

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
15,6 cm
Khối Lượng
7,55 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.6 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cloud forests from southern Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a striking garnet-red throat and amethyst breast. Green plumage with rufous wings. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most beautiful Mesoamerican hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 15,6 cm 6.1 in
Khối Lượng 7,55 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. Catches arthropods.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lamprolaima
Loài Lamprolaima rhami

Distribution

Garnet-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. Catches arthropods.
Where does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird live?
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.
Is the Garnet-throated Hummingbird endangered?
The Garnet-throated Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.
How big is the Garnet-throated Hummingbird?
The Garnet-throated Hummingbird has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 7.55 g.
What order and family does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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